J. Siegel, Marek Staszek, M. Polívková, M. Valova, Pavla Šuláková, V. Svorcik
{"title":"Structure-Dependent Biological Response of Noble Metals: From Nanoparticles, Through Nanowires to Nanolayers","authors":"J. Siegel, Marek Staszek, M. Polívková, M. Valova, Pavla Šuláková, V. Svorcik","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71440","url":null,"abstract":"Noble metals in their diverse nanoforms bring revolution to many fields of science and technology, as they provide unique properties over their bulk counterparts. Thanks to these completely unprecedented properties, commercial sphere pressure is growing to use them in everyday life. Unfortunately, one of the issues that are subject to dramatic changes is the reactivity of these structures. This may have often fatal consequences to the living organisms. Due to the fact that the mechanism of action of metal nanostructures on living organisms is not yet fully elucidated even in the case of the most studied noble metals such as gold and silver, it is necessary to continue intensively in their research, characterization and categorization. The main prerequisite for the undistorted study of interactions of nanostructures with living organisms is the use of suitable methods of their preparation. Within this context, this chapter attempts to summarize current knowledge form the field of synthesis of metal nanoparticles, layers, wires, and other nanostructures, especially regarding novel techniques of their preparation and extend them by our own results in this area, in the context of their biological properties. More specifically, anti bacterial efficacy and potential cytotoxicity of those structures are thoroughly addressed. one-step of The values of atomic of both, Ag and Pd, the (24.8% The between our and Tumas’ results, originates from the rotation of samples during the analysis. for","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124210456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rare Earth Extraction from NdFeB Magnets","authors":"J. Kitagawa, M. Tsubota","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.70881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.70881","url":null,"abstract":"There is a considerable interest in the extraction of rare earths (RE) from NdFeB magnets in order to recycle rare earth elements. Although the wet process using acid is in practical use in the in-plant recycle of sludge, higher selectivity between rare earths and Fe at room temperature is desired. We have recently proposed a pretreatment of corrosion before the hydrochloric acid (HCl) leaching and the oxalic acid precipitation. Almost full recovery of rare earths can be achieved even at room temperature process. In practical extraction methods, employing wet processes, the discharge of waste acid solution is a problem that needs to be solved to reduce the environmental impact. We further present an encouraging demonstration of rare earth extraction from NdFeB magnet using a closed-loop HClbased process. Triple extraction has been conducted, and the recovery ratio of rare earths is approximately 50% in each extraction, which is reduced from almost 100% recovery in a one-shot extraction. Despite the reduced extraction efficiency, our method with a rather small number of procedures at almost room temperature is still highly advantageous in terms of cost and environmental friendliness. This study represents the initial step toward the realization of a closed-loop acid process in the recycling of rare earth elements.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"108 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127958924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Symbiosis in Plasmonic Nanoparticles","authors":"A. Malasi, R. Sachan","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71730","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71730","url":null,"abstract":"The focus of this chapter is on how the symbiotic relationship existing in nature can easily be translated to the nanoscale systems, particularly in plasmonic nanoparticles. Here, we discuss the synthesis and properties of bimetallic nanoparticles, consisting of plasmonic silver (Ag) with ferromagnetic cobalt (Co). The symbiotic properties in the Co-Ag bimetallic plasmonic nanoparticles are discussed in the chapter where Ag and Co are the beneficiary elements due to the presence of each other. These bimetallic plasmonic nanomaterials demonstrate multi-functionalities which are not just limited to well-known bio-sensing or magneto-optical effects but also expand to highly unexpected and exotic properties such as extreme oxidation resistance, ferroplasmons, improved quality factor, and tunable radiative quantum efficiency.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129623122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Size, Shape and Environment on the Optical Response of Metallic Nanoparticles","authors":"S. Marhaba","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71574","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71574","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this chapter is to investigate the effect of size, shape and environment on the optical properties of metallic nanoparticles in a large spectral range (λ = 300–900 nm) using quasi-static approximation for nanoparticles of sizes (D = 10–40 nm) and Mie theory for nanoparticles of sizes (D = 40–100 nm). Extinction (scattering and absorption) cross-sectional spectrum of nanoparticles is obtained for different diameters embedded in different matrices. Collective oscillation of electrons in conduction band in metallic nanoparticles is known as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) phenomena. SPR of metallic nanoparticles has significant applications in optics, communications and biosensors. We present in this chapter the effects of the interparticle distance on the optical response of gold dimer nanoparticles of 100 nm diameter. The extinction spectra of dimer nanoparticles are calculated by using generalized Mie theory.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122583126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Řezníčková, O. Kvítek, D. Fajstavr, N. Slavíková, V. Svorcik
{"title":"Substrate Effects of Noble Metal Nanostructures Prepared by Sputtering","authors":"A. Řezníčková, O. Kvítek, D. Fajstavr, N. Slavíková, V. Svorcik","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71340","url":null,"abstract":"Cathode sputtering is a well-established technique for preparation of metal nanostruc- tures. However, the substrate properties are very important in this process. On glass substrates, there is a difficulty with poor adhesion of the metal layers, but thanks to this, metal nanostructures can be produced using solid state dewetting process. Thin metal films on polymer substrates are strongly influenced by the surface properties of the poly- mers, which originate in the method of their preparation. A recent focus is direct sputtering of metal nanoparticles (NPs) into liquid substrates and their characterizations and applications. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is one of the most commonly used liquid, which provides “stealth” character to nanostructures. Recent results in this area are reviewed in this chapter. PEGylated NPs could find application in drug delivery systems, therapy, imaging, biosensing, and tissue regeneration.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115455916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exciton-Plasmon Interactions in Quantum Well Structures Near Silver Nanoparticles","authors":"H. Matsui","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71466","url":null,"abstract":"The chapter reports photoluminescence (PL) and an energy transfer dynamic in a hybrid heterostructure consisting of an Ag nanoparticle (NP) layer and Cd 0.08 Zn 0.92 O/ZnO quantum well (QW). The observed PL quenching was closely related to electronic states of excitons confined in the QW. The PL quenching of the QW emission was only observed at low temperatures which excited carriers were radiatively recombined due to excitonic localization derived from fluctuated energy potentials in the QW. In contrast, delocaliza tion of excitons from the QW with increasing temperature resulted in disappearance of the PL quenching. Time-resolved PL measurements revealed a decay rate of PL from the QW emission through the presence of energy transfer from the QW to Ag NP layer. The temperature-dependent energy-transfer rate was similar to that of the radiative recombination rate. The Ag NP layer surface showed a visible light absorption caused by local- ized surface plasmons (LSPs), which was very close to the PL peak energy of the QW. These results indicated that the excitonic recombination energy in the QW was nonra- diatively transferred to Ag NP layer owing to energy resonance between the LSP and the QW. These phenomena could be explained by a surface energy transfer mechanism.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"176 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125798074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Developments on Metal Nanoparticles for SERS Applications","authors":"T. Bora","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71573","url":null,"abstract":"Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a popular and potential area of inves- tigation in many applications because of its high sensitivity even at mono-molecular level. SERS substrates that typically composed of metal nanostructures can enhance the Raman signal level up to several orders of magnitude, making it a powerful analytical tool in chemical and biomedical applications. The present book chapter is aimed to provide insight about design and latest developments on metal nanoparticles and their application in the field of SERS. The chapter starts with the discussion of basic concept and theories of Raman scattering and SERS based on examples from recent research. It then primarily reviews various potential metallic nanostructures and their geometry as SERS substrates, followed by recent reports and theories on application of bimetallic nanostructures for the purpose. Toward the end, we briefly discuss the research pro- gress in designing hybrid SERS substrates using emerging materials like photonic crystals and graphene.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116360272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation of Highly Dispersed Pd-Supported Catalysts for Hydrogenation Processes by Microemulsion Method","authors":"J. Patera, Iva Paterova, J. Krupka, K. Jirátová","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.72986","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.72986","url":null,"abstract":"Preparation of nano-dispersed palladium particles on alumina support is described here using reverse microemulsion (water-in-oil) method. This synthesis protocol leads to a narrow Pd particle size distribution with particles of average size, which were significantly smaller compared to those prepared by classical impregnation method. It is shown that the particle size could be effectively controlled both by the microemulsion chemical composition such as concentration of PdCl2 and the water/surfactant molar ratio and by the catalyst reduction process. Under the optimal reaction conditions, a Pd/Al2O3 catalyst with a homogeneous distribution of Pd particles of average size ~2.2 nm was obtained.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120938084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jay K. Bhattarai, Dharmendra Neupane, Bishal Nepal, VasiliiMikhaylov, A. Demchenko, K. Stine
{"title":"Structure and Applications of Gold in Nanoporous Form","authors":"Jay K. Bhattarai, Dharmendra Neupane, Bishal Nepal, VasiliiMikhaylov, A. Demchenko, K. Stine","doi":"10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71439","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5772/INTECHOPEN.71439","url":null,"abstract":"Nanoporous gold (np-Au) has many interesting and useful properties that make it a material of interest for use in many technological applications. Its biocompatible nature and ability to serve as a support for self-assembled monolayers of alkanethiols and their derivative make it a suitable support for the immobilization of carbohydrates, enzymes, proteins, and DNA. Its chemically inert, physically robust and conductive high-surface area makes it useful for the design of electrochemistry-based chemical/bio-sensors and reactors. Furthermore, it is also used as solid support for organic molecular synthesis and biomolecules separation. Its enhanced optical property has application in design of plasmonics-based sensitive biosensors. In fact, np-Au is one of the few materials that can be used as a transducer for both optical and electrochemical biosensing. Due to the presence of low-coordination surface sites, np-Au shows remarkable catalytic activity for oxidation of molecules like carbon monoxide and methanol. Owing to the importance of np-Au, in this chapter we will highlight different strategies of fabrication of np-Au and its emerging applications based on its unique properties.","PeriodicalId":201297,"journal":{"name":"Noble and Precious Metals - Properties, Nanoscale Effects and Applications","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129829219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}